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Yankees’ young star pitcher might be dealing with mechanical issues
New York Yankees starter Luis Gil seemed, at one point not so long ago, on his way to being named the AL Rookie of the Year and potentially starting the All-Star Game for the American League. His ERA before June 20 was 2.03. Now, after allowing 16 earned runs over 9.2 frames in his last three outings, it’s at 3.41. Everybody is concerned.
Yankees demote Anthony Volpe from leadoff spot as brutal stretch continues
For the first time in nearly three months, there was a shakeup at the top of the Yankees’ batting order. One youngster replaced another, with Ben Rice and not Anthony Volpe batting leadoff for Thursday’s series finale against the Reds in The Bronx. “I just wanted to shake it up a little bit,” manager Aaron Boone said after shifting Volpe to a different spot in the order for the first time since April 9. Volpe opened the season as a middle- or bottom-of-the-order bat before he rode a hot streak to the top of the lineup. But the second-year shortstop stalled in front...
Why Aaron Judge may soon be getting ‘Barry Bonds treatment’
Aaron Boone said if Aaron Judge continues to hit at his current pace, he may get a bit of the “Barry Bonds treatment,” with opposing teams choosing to walk him intentionally rather than watch him do more damage. “There will be stretches where that probably happens,’’ Boone said before Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to the Reds in The Bronx. Perhaps the better question is why it hasn’t started already, especially with the Yankees lineup in disarray beyond Judge and Juan Soto. On Wednesday, though, Judge was set up to tie the game — or more — with runners on the corners and one out...
Yankees 4, Reds 8: Embarrassment on the Fourth of July
I know there are people — calling into WFAN right now, making comments down below, tweeting at us — who get very, very angry when teams play like this. The Yankees are largely stinking up the joint, and people will get mad. I can’t get there. For me,...
Kingsbridge Heights: Person Sought following Stabbing in front of 2011 Albany Crescent
THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in this video who they say is wanted in connection to an assault that occurred in front of 3011 Albany Crescent in Kingsbridge Heights on Monday, July 1, 2024. Video courtesy of the NYPD. The NYPD is...
Reds and Yankees had great national anthem standoff
The Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees had quite the standoff during the national anthem prior to Thursday’s game. Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft was determined to avoid being the last to leave the field after the anthem when two members of the Yankees, Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet, refused to do the same. The Reds... The post Reds and Yankees had great national anthem standoff appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Morris Heights: Homicide Investigation Launched after Fatal Stabbing
The NYPD launched a murder investigtiaon after a 29-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the Morris Heights section of The Bronx. Police said that on Tuesday, July 2, at around 4.28 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been stabbed in front of 1809 Phelan Place, a few blocks south of the University Heights border.
Yankees’ DFAd bullpen arm opts for free agency over second chance
The New York Yankees‘ bullpen has experienced a significant decline in the standings recently, with pitching coach Matt Blake actively working to mitigate the impact of injuries and underperformances. This has led to several roster adjustments and the signing of new players to stabilize the team. Phil Bickford’s Short...
Yankees Calling Around About Pitching Help; Could Rising Star Hurler be Trade Option?
MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported that the Yankees are calling around about this area of need ahead of the trade deadline, and this rising star would be a perfect fit.
Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Yankees – July 4, 2024
What’s more American than kicking up your feet in a comfortable chair, drinking a cold beverage, and watching an afternoon baseball game? Frankie Montas faces his former team as the Cincinnati Reds (41-45) go for the three-game sweep against the New York Yankees (54-34) at Yankee Stadium. First pitch on this 4th of July is set for 1:05 PM EDT.
Trent Grisham's beer-league effort ruins Yankees fans Fourth of July
New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham isn't doing himself any favors. Grisham's metrics suggest he is one of the better defensive center fielders in the American League. Yet, moments like he showed on Thursday tell fans the opposite. On the Fourth of July, not only did the Yankees lose the...
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